

Disney uses a technique called "forced perspective" to make its structures like Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle look taller than they are by scaling higher stories smaller. That's because the prominent peaks are not meant to depict Everest they represent the fictional Forbidden Mountain, one that's accessed while trying to get to Everest, the smaller peak on the far right, behind the taller ones.Ħ. If you've been to the real Mount Everest (or have seen a photo of it), you might wonder why the roller coaster version of the mountain doesn't look like the real thing. The structure's unique, scraggly texture is created by crumpled aluminum foil embedded into its concrete surface.ĥ. The mountain featured in the roller coaster Expedition Everest tops out at 199.5 feet high, making it the tallest mountain in all of Disney's theme parks worldwide.
